We are enthusiastic about restarting the Under 17 National Team this year with the intention of having a team compete at the 2025 European Championships. 

The cancellation of last year's European Championships after team selection was majorly disappointing for the young athletes. While this was outside of IHI's control we are taking steps to try and mitigate such disappointment again, most notably a team will only be selected once the competition details are confirmed. This means the first number of sessions will be focused on player development and overall assessment.

These 2 development/assessment sessions are open to all male players with DOB 2009-2012, including those without Irish Passport. Players wishing to be considered for selection must make at least one of these 2 sessions. Each session will cost €20/£17.

Sunday 23rd February
Old Christians RFC, Cork
11:00-14:00

Saturday 8th March
Eddie Irvine Sports, Bangor
10:00-13:00

Spond
The Spond app is used to manage our national programmes to include training attendance and payment.

Please join the Spond Group using this link using the 'I'm a Guardian' option, filling all relevant information: https://group.spond.com/PCHBB

The signup requires manual approval which may not happen immediately.

Name: Under 17 European Championships
Date: between 7 to 20 July 2025 (exact dates TBC)
Location: Cittadella, Padova, Italy
As soon as details are announced they will be shared with interested parties.

Eligibility
Passport: Players wishing to compete at European Championships must hold an Irish passport.
Players that are not eligible for Irish passport may partake in the development sessions, please signal ineligibility on signup.

DOB: 2009-2012

Costs
All costs of those participating are the responsibility of the individual players/families.
The 2023 European Championships in Belgium cost players €1,090, which included transport, accommodation, meals, entry fee, travel insurance, jerseys and teamwear. 
Any travelling parents will be required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. 

Selection
It is hoped that details about the European Championships will be detailed by the start of March. If that is the case, after the 8th March session a team and reserves will be selected for travel based on the assessment sessions and league play.

Further information will be shared closer to the time.

Training
At least 2 weekend camps will be held prior to the European Championships, it is mandatory for players to attend. 

Further development sessions for this age group and younger will be held which will be inclusive of all players in the relevant age.